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Home My WebLink About05-15-1945 Minutes1077 PASCO, WASHINGTON REGULAR MEETING CO1.11MITTEE ROOM IJIAY 15,1915 - .CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at eight five P.M. Honorable Mayor M.J. Lindemann presiding. ROLL CALL: By clerk, councilmen present were John Beck, Karl W. Casey, D.F. Rodkey, C.R. Wallis; V.F. M•-rshall arrived at eight thirty;;nWalter Nelson arrived at eifiht thirty and was excused at eleven as he was leaving for Spokane. City Attorney D.W. Zent was present Charles Diemond was absent. RFA-7)ING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS: Regular order of business set aside by unanim-us consent. GRANGE TR ^_NSPORT GARAGE PLAT70RM_PROTRUDES EIGHTPEET.13 INTO ALLEY: A representative for the Grange Transport Corporation was present and explained to the council that in building their garage on South Oregon plans did not include a washing platform or slab, now they find it very essential and would like to add this to their building, it will protrude eight feet into the city alley between Oregon and Main, however they agree to remove it at any time that the city finds it in the way of their activities or services. The council favors granting permission to leave this concrete slab or platform protruding eight feet into the alley, City Attorney suggests that a resolution covering this request be drawn up for adoption. Motion made by Beck seconded by Rodkey that the resolution contain a provision that alley not be blocked at any time, also that slab will be removed when ever space is needed for public utility service, motion carried so ordered. ^AST SIDE SEWER EXTENSION: A letter was read from Mr. and Mrs Louis Cannon and Onie Howard requesting an extension of the Sewer in Owens Addition to serve their property. This will be turned to the Sewer Committee to investigate then furnish data to John 71. Cunninghams office for the purpose of running a line and furnishing costs. MORNING MILK COMPANY'S OPTION TO BUY CITY PROPERTY: Mr. D.N. Hall7was granted authority by the Morning Milk Co. of Sunnyside, Washington to negotiate for purchase of property they are using lots eight (8), nine (9), ten (10), eleven (11), twelve (12) in Block four (4) N.F. Flat, Motion made by Marshall seconded by Beck that the lots be advertised for sale to the highest bidder, the minimum price to be set at eight hundred dollars (.$8'00.00), motion carried by roll call vote of six. 11r. Hall paid a deposit of $5.00 to assure bid. PASCO PLUI.IBING AND HEt! TTNG CO"TPANYS BILL: For radiator repairs was discussed with the company office man Mr. McKeown; McKibbin had refused to sign the voucher which set up twenty four dollars and seventy two (24.72) overtime for labor. This amount was deleted from the bill making the repair cost fifteen dollars and sixty five cent (15.65). Motion made by Beck seconded by Marshall that this amount be allowed, motion carried by roll call vote of six. RENT ON COIN COUNTING MACHINE: Was presented for payment, thirty three dollars (33.00) for six months rental service to date from April 20, 1945, motion made by Beck seconded by Marshall that this be paid, motion carried by roll call vote of six. F.J. REEDS PROPERTY ON COLUMBIA STREET: Mr. Reed was present and discussed building a small building on his property between first and second on Columbia and operating a used car sales lot; erecting a wire fence was recommended by the Planning Commission if the property is to be used for a sales lot and a solid fence if used for wrecking purposes. Reed assured the council he would build in accordance with all building Ordinances in conclusion a motion was made by Beck seconded by Marshall that Reed be allowed to build a wire fence for sales lot or solid fence for car wrecking, motion carried. LATT'RENCE MORSE'S) REPAIR SHOP 80'4 CHESTNUT: Planning Commission recommend that Mr. Morse check his location as to distance building is set back from street and if this is correct that he be granted a temporary license. Motion made by Beck seconded by Rodkey to so ¢rant, motion carried so ordered. Motion made by Marshall seconded by Beck accepting Planning, commissions recommendations , motion carried. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS RESiJMED: Regular order of business resumed by unanimous consent. 97VIVIMING POOL: The priority was receiv^d and read, heating water for the showers could be worked out with the Engineer, warm water shower was requested by the State Health Department. A letter was read from D.W. .lent advising the Mayor and council that in his opinion an emergency does not exist in regard to the construction of a Swimming Pool, as set out in the laws governing emergencies. Mr. Skill, Mr. Booth and Mr. Knapp of the Special Committee were present. Mr. Skill comented the committee for their diligent -_ service and getting things shaped up to the present status of financing and calling for bids and requested of the Mayor that the committee he excised the Mayor declinedto do x 10-7 PASCO, WASHINGTON RF T AR MEEZI 1C CONTINUED COMMITTEE ROOM MAY 15. 1945 this however as he anticipates a little more work in regard to this same protect, Mr.. Booth feels that an emergency exists at the present time , account the river being condemned therefore has no supervision^and child.rens lives are endangered as they will go in swimming on hot days and evenings at a risk of loosing their live. The + committee has done everything possible to make the pool a reality. Motion was made by hodkey seconded by Beck that the City Attorney take the matter of financing by emergency Ordinance 4^ t..'...* up through the State Auditors office, motion carried so ordered. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NUMBER 556: " AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING TOR THE TRANSFER OF MONEY FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE EMERGrNCY ''UND AND DECLARING THAT AN ET',FERGENCY EXISTS. Motion made by Marshall seconded by Nelson that Ordinance Number 556 be given the first reading, motion carried. Motion made by Marshall seconded by Beck that the amount of money be 'set at thirty five thousand dollars ($35,000.00), motion carried. Motion made by Marshall seconded by Beck that Ordinance number 556 has been given the first reading, motion carried. Motion made by Rodkey seconded by Marshall that Ordinance number 556 be given the second reading by title only, motion carried. Motion made by Marshall seconded by Beck that Ordinance Number 556 has been given the second reading by title only, motion carried. Motion made by Marshall seconded by Wallis to extend thanks to committee for splendid services rendered, motion carried so ordered. Mayor to contact Mr. Cash, City Attorney to take this un with the Attorney General. FUEL OIL FOR CITY HALL: A letter was read from the Office of Price Administration, C.T. Hatton, Chairman of the Pasco board, stating there was nothing they could do to assist the City in ob- taining supplementary fuel oil, account the cities lack of cooperation and ask that repairs he made to present equipment. This was turned to the Building Committee for study and negotiation. NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILAAY PERMIT: A letter was read from V.E. Williams Industrial .Agent for the Northern Pacific Railway Company, returning for the cities files a permit covering a fifteen inch sewer pipe line along or near A street, this permit cancels three superseding permits and .reauests that they be returned to their office for cancellation, City Clerk to do so. rILTRATION PLANT: A letter was read from John IN. Cunningham & Associates office stating they had. received a copy of a letter from Mr. Durkee to the City of Pasco advising that the -Filtration Project had been turned down. NAVY SUPPLY DEPOT: Change Order contract N4065-2423 was read, signed and ordered returned for filing no changes having been made in the original contract. CARD TABLES: Twelve operators presented applications with fee attached to operate card tables , motion made by Wallis seconded by Nelson that applications be tabled for further consideration, the question was debated, motion carried so ordered. Setting out stipulations etc. will be worked out at a committee meeting and presented at -an adjourned meeting. CITY T'IrIrN CEMETERY: OBTAINING BOND FOR SEXTON: Mr. & Mrs. Bergevin leaving, selling lots and signing contracts for grave sales was brought up by Nelson , motion was made by Nelson seconded by Beck that the City Treasurer take care of all sales of lots and contracts for the cemetery, motion carried so ordered. ARTHUR BROTHERS CIRCUS: Wish to show in Pasco June 14, 1945, permission to do so was unanimously agreed upon. READING OF ORDINANCE: ORDINANCE NUMBER 55-4: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE LICENSEING AND OPERATION OF POOL TABLES AND BILLIARD TABLES WITHIN THE CITY Or PASCO, FIXING A PENALTY vOR THE VIOLATION THEREO'� AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS Or ORDINANCES IN CONTLICT HEREWITH. Motion made by Marshall seconded by Beck that Ordinance number 553 has been given the second reading, motion carried. Motion made by Marshall seconded by Beck that Ordinance number 553 be given the third reading, motion carried. Motion made by Rodkey'seconded by Marshall that Ordinance number 55{ has teen given the third reading, motion carried. Motion made by Marshall seconded by Rodkey that Ordinance Number 553``be adopted, motion carried by roll call vote of five. e ORDINANCE NUMBER 554: AN ORDINANC RELATING TO, REGULATING AND LICENSING AND BUSINESS 0" MERCHANT POLICE, FIXING LIABILITY FOR `'_'HEIR CONDUCT, DEFINING THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES, AND PROVIDING PENALTIE'S FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE Idotion made Marshall secend6d by Beck that Ord Ordinance Number 554 was held over to next regular meeting. No554 has had the first reading Motion carried WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NUMBER X55_ AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUORS, PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL AND REGULA- TION THEREOF, DEFINING CRIMES AND PROVEING PETvALTIES THEREFOR, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE i TJIBER 445. Motion made by Marshall seconded by Beck that Ordinance Number 55 be given the third reading, motion carried. Motion made by Marshall seconded by Rodkey that Ordinance Number 555 has been given the third reading, motion carried. Motion made by Beck seconded by Marshall that Ordinance Number 555 be adopted, motion carried by roll call vote of five. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NUMBER 2� Authorizing the City Treasurer to purchase from the accumulative Building and alteration Fund of the City of Pasco, United States Government Bonds, redeemable and payable at any time in he full sum of fourteen thousand dollars ($14,000.00), motion made by Beck seconded by Rodkey to adopt the Resolution, motion carried by roll call vote of five. EAST SIDE SE TER AND SERVIC'-' Y' S : Referring back to Y's and risers on "A" street in Owens Addition, motion was made by Beck seconded by Rodkey that a riser be brought up and stay there at the alley between Gray and second, motion carried so ordered. Motion made by Rodkey seconded by Beck that a Y be installed°on "A" street between Gray and myrtle at the alley, motion carried so ordered. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS: The City Clerk furnished each member a copy of the budget for the month of April covering expenditures of all departments. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Marshall seconded by 1Fallis that the meeting adjourn to eight o'clock Tuesday May 22, 1945, motion carried so ordered. ATTESTED: City Clerk Passed and approved this_ day of� —194,5 V 7 Mayor City Clerk